WHAT'S ON: Six country shows near you

Moreton-in-Marsh Show

When: Saturday, September 7

Where: Moreton Showground, off the A429 north of the town

Featuring over 1000 entries to horse events such as show jumping, ponies in fancy dress and mounted games.

See some champion livestock, visit the Cotswold food market or the many trade stands and celebrate farming and rural life.

Starts at 8.30am and prices for on the day are: £19 for an adult, £8 for five-15 year olds or, £50 for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children).

For more details visit moretonshow.co.uk

Frampton Country Fair

When: Sunday, September 8

Where: Parkland of Frampton Court Estate

A truly traditional country fair, celebrating all that is great about the countryside with cattle, sheep, llamas and many more.

Featuring an incredible selection of events and stalls, including horse events, dog events, tractor tugs and many, many more.

Starts at 9am and tickets are: £10.25 for an adult, or £3 for five-12 year olds.

For more details visit framptoncountryfair.co.uk

Minchinhampton Country Fayre

When: Saturday, September 14

Where: Market Square and the school field in Minchinhampton

After a long gap, the Minchinhampton Fayre is back, and ready to celebrate.

With a range of attractions from jazz bands, to gardening shows, from walks with hawks to face painting.

Starts at 12pm and ends at 4.30pm.

For more details visit minchinhampton.life

Wiltshire Game and Country Fair

When: Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29

Where: Bowood House and Gardens, Calne

Bowood once again hosts this magnificent fair, with something for the whole family to enjoy.

Enjoy displays in falconry, or of country sports and skills.

They also have rare and working breed of dog showcases.

Open from10am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday, ticket prices vary.

For more details visit wiltshiregameandcountryfair.co.uk

Malvern Autumn Show

When: Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29

Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern

See some giant vegetables, meet some special guests- like Carol Kirkwood, or enjoy some family fun.

Or just appreciate the beauty of nature in the RHS flower show.

And the best part? Under 16s go free!

Starts at 9am on Saturday and Sunday and tickets on the day will cost: £22 per adult, or £22 for a group of eight or more.

For more details please visit malvernautumn.co.uk

Forest Showcase Food Festival

When: Sunday, October 6

Where: The Speech House Hotel grounds, Forest of Dean

Now, it’s a little out of patch, but now in it’s 19th year, this showcase is definitely worth a mention.

Free parking, live music, free artisan talks and food challenges, children’s entertainment, mini farmyard and an array of producers.

Starts at 10am and tickets on the day will cost: £13 for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children) or, £5 per adult, £2.50 for five-17 year olds, and under fives can enter for free.

For more details visit forestshowcase.org